GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
8,336 km
5,180 miles
RKS
Rock Springs
United States
Distance
8,336 km
5,180 mi / 4,501 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
316°
northwest

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GVA RKS
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
IATA Code GVA RKS
ICAO Code LSGG KRKS
City Geneva Rock Springs
Country Switzerland United States
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Denver
Elevation 1,411 ft 6,765 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 41.590000, -109.070000

Geneva (GVA) to Rock Springs (RKS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) in Rock Springs, United States is 8,336 kilometers (5,180 miles / 4,501 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Switzerland with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:15 in Geneva, it's 09:15 in Rock Springs. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,354 feet between the two airports. Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport sits higher than Geneva Cointrin International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rock Springs (RKS) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 40° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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